If you’ve ever added mouthwash to your dental routine and found it disappointing, you’re not alone. Many simply don’t work ...

A herbal mouthwash selectively killed off bad bacteria in the mouth while preserving the good strains, according to a new study. It suggests an alternative to conventional mouthwashes, which were ...

If you gargle mouthwash more than once a day, you may want to cut back. Researchers at Harvard found a link between mouthwash and type 2 diabetes. They studied 1,200 people and found those who used ...

Mouthwash can do more than just stop bad breath. It can deliver an extra dose of fluoride, whiten teeth and kill bacteria in the mouth. Some products promise to help prevent plaque and gum disease.

Matcha, a finely ground green tea powder, may help keep bacteria that causes periodontitis at bay. Periodontitis is an inflammatory gum disease driven by bacterial infection and left untreated it can ...

Awareness of our gut microbiome, and how it functions, has never been higher on the health agenda, with the advice – and probiotic products – supporting it advancing quicker than butter sinking into a ...

Unlike traditional antiseptic mouthwashes, natural herbal-based rinses may kill harmful bacteria while leaving beneficial microbes intact, according to researchers from the Rutgers School of Dental ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." BAD BREATH HAPPENS to the best of us, it's unavoidable at times. Despite brushing regularly and seeing ...

She’s sharing her morning drill. UK dental surgeon Shaadi Manouchehri has revealed her three-step routine for good oral hygiene — brushing her teeth before breakfast, scraping her tongue twice a day ...

Antibiotics kill disease-causing bacteria as well as the beneficial ones living in our gut, disturbing the health-maintaining microbiome. A new antibiotic specifically targets hard-to-kill bacteria ...

If you're dealing with a stinky garbage disposal, there's an easy odor-banishing hack with a product that's already sitting ...

Maintaining healthy teeth and gums takes more than just brushing twice a day. This guide explores seven powerful oral hygiene habits that can keep your smile stronger, fresher, and healthier for life.